Brain Coral

Brain Coral has a distinctive pattern that ressembles a brain, making them easily identifiable. These corals have a variety of patterns and shapes.

Maze Brain Coral, Koh Rok Noi, Koh Lanta National Park
Healthy Maze Brain Coral at Koh Rok Noi, Koh Lanta National Park
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Description

Brain Coral has a distinctive pattern that ressembles a brain, making them easily identifiable. They have a hard calcium carbonate structure. Brain coral have small coral polyps that extend their tentacles to feed on plankton and micro organisms, as well as symbiotic algae that they gain nutrients from photosynthesis.

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Appearance

Brain coral come in different varieties. They have a distinct brain-like pattern which gives it it’s name.

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Key Features

  • The unique brain-like patterns of brain coral.
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